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Nev. Facility: Scopes Were Improperly Cleaned

A Las Vegas multispecialty surgery center's endoscopes were not disinfected according to the manufacturer's guidelines for more than a year, the cen...

Study Examines Causes of Hip Replacement Failure

The first nationwide look at why hip replacements fail has revealed that surgeons largely may be to blame. In a review of 50,000 patients who und...

Cosmetic Surgeon Investigated for Waste Use

A Beverly Hills, Calif., cosmetic surgeon who fueled his sport-utility vehicle with human fat that he'd liposuctioned out of patients apparently fle...

Archive > October 2001 Vol. II, No. 10
FEATURES
4 Tips for Streamlining Ophthalmic Anesthesia
How one facility designed an anesthesia process that satisfies surgeons, staff, and patients.
This Just In...
Hospitals Plunge Into Recovery Efforts Following Terrorist Attacks
My Turn
Voices from September 11, 2001
Letters and Corrections
Letters and Corrections
Insurance Q & A
Update on the ASC Payment Rates
Infection Prevention
Laundering Scrubs, Storing Carts, Wearing Masks, and Other Issues.
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New Outpatient Techniques For Chronic Back Pain
For the first time, patients with herniated lumbar discs have a range of minimally invasive, outpatient surgical options.
A Guide to Testing Your Electrosurgery Instruments
Tips for keeping your insulation intact.
Managers Search for Value in Capital Equipment
Everyone has a voice in these investment decisions, our 500-center survey indicates.
Are Cosmetic Lasers Right For Your Facility?
What you need to know before you invest.
Product News
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